by Home Standards | May 23, 2023 | Home Inspections, Attics, Electric, Electronics
While inspecting a home from the 1950s, Jon discovered common (for that era) push-button light switches, with relay box in the attic. Always fun to come across unusual home features like these while we do our work....
by Home Standards | Jan 9, 2023 | Attics, Home Inspections, Mold
Mold in a home’s attic is a sign of high humidity or other water buildup. Mold thrives in damp areas. While doing an inspection recently, Jon came across an attic with many signs of mold. He included this information in the inspection report. Radon & Mold...
by Home Standards | Sep 19, 2022 | Attics, Buildings Exterior, Electric, Home Inspections, Insulation, Plumbing, Safety
While inspecting the roof of a 90-year-old home recently, Paul found a few air vents that were improperly flashed. The shingles should go over the sides of the vent to prevent rainwater from getting under the fixture and go into the house. During his home inspection...
by Home Standards | Sep 13, 2022 | Attics, Garage, Home Inspections, Wildlife
During a recent inspection of a home built in the 1990s, Aaron discovered a large bird’s nest in the attic above the garage. Wildlife in a home is never a good thing as they may pull out insulation to continue building their nests. Less insulation can negatively...
by Home Standards | Aug 5, 2022 | Attics, Buildings Exterior, Chimney, Heating and Air, Roof
While inspecting the roof of a 90-year-old home recently, Paul found a few air vents that were improperly flashed. The shingles should go over the sides of the vent to prevent rainwater from getting under the fixture and go into the house. During his home inspection...
by Home Standards | Jul 18, 2022 | Attics, Garage, Home Inspections, Safety
Garage ceiling removed, exposing attic, discovered in a recent inspection by inspector Aaron. This is a safety issue related to potential fire and CO2 hazards. ...
